Anyone Use Tie Bars?

Lawman · Aug 16, 2008

I've happened upon some really cool looking vintage tie bars with chains. First problem: how does one wear such a thing? Second problem: I can't see myself wearing one.

Does anyone here ever wear a tie bar?

chestercopperpot · Aug 16, 2008

i use tie bars quite a bit

i have a few gold ones but i mostly use a silver tie bar that is fairly small about 1.8in

it does well

pajames · Aug 16, 2008

You wear these by pushing the larger part onto the shirt and bringing the tie through the chain. But I would not wear this one because it is a Shriner symbol and some guys will fight you if you are not entitled to wear the symbols.

Mr T · Aug 16, 2008

I use tie bars regularly. They are an inexpensive way to add some old world charm. My favorite is a commemorative Chicago World's Fair bar I found recently in an antique store.

I do not prefer tie bars with chains however or tie clips which can damage silk.

AR_Six · Aug 17, 2008

I use tie bars on occasion, but not with chains.

J Simulcik · Aug 17, 2008

Originally Posted by JD_May

I use tie bars on occasion, but not with chains.

+1

GuidoWongolini · Aug 17, 2008

I use them most days - stops my tie dipping into my cereal..

Accessory - SS tie-clip with "intrecciato" treatment (Bottega Veneta)

Accessory - SS tie-clip with "Jolly Roger" (Calibre - Australian label)

Deipnosophist · Aug 17, 2008

This is my most tasteless tie bar:

If one ignores the engraved and ostentatious Dolce & Gabbana, it's actually a VERY nice tie bar. The sterling silver is extremely thick and nice to handle, and when it's been rubbed clean with a cloth, it looks fantastic.

porcelain monkey · Aug 17, 2008

Originally Posted by Lawman

I've happened upon some really cool looking vintage tie bars with chains. First problem: how does one wear such a thing? Second problem: I can't see myself wearing one.

Does anyone here ever wear a tie bar?

If you can't see yourself wearing this, why did you buy it?

Lawman · Aug 17, 2008

I didn't buy it. I found a site where they are offering these items. Damn, its getting harder to say anything on here without someone being a wise ass.

porcelain monkey · Aug 17, 2008

OK, Relax. My opinion is the chain is that it is a bit much and I couldn't see myself wearing it either. Good advice on the Schriner symbol too, you don't want to be chased down the street by a bunch of little motorcycles (sorry, Wiseass again). I would go with a simple bar to start, see how you feel about it and gear up from there to chains or heavier decoration. We good?

Shikar · Aug 17, 2008

Lawman, you kinda motivated me to try a tie bar, so I just bought this rather simple one to try on.
What do you guys think?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...MEWN:IT&ih=012

Regards.

adamsnez · Aug 17, 2008

ya, i wear them and love them.
the one pictured tho is horrid imo

Nov · Aug 21, 2008

Originally Posted by Phat Guido

I use them most days - stops my tie dipping into my cereal..
Accessory - SS tie-clip with "Jolly Roger" (Calibre - Australian label)

I love it.

RyJ Maduro · Aug 21, 2008

http://images.jcrew.com/erez4/erez?s...if&tmp=prdDtIm

I'd like to find a plain tie slide like one of these which doesn't cost $50 or $80.

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